Fluid and Electrolytes/ABG Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts related to fluid and electrolytes, as well as acid-base balance and relevant nursing interventions.

Veins struggle to return blood to the heart due to __.

weak/damaged valves

The classic assessment findings for DVT include __, __, and __.

unilateral swelling, redness, warmth

The condition characterized by localized dilation of an artery due to weak vessel wall is known as __.

Aneurysm

The major complication associated with pericarditis is __.

pericardial effusion.

Nursing interventions for fluid volume deficit include and .

Administer IV fluids, Encourage oral fluids.

Key symptoms of hypernatremia include and .

thirst, dry tongue

Signs of shock include and .

hypoperfusion, inflammation

Chloride usually follows __ and helps balance fluids and acids.

sodium

The diagnostic testing for infective endocarditis involves and .

blood cultures, echocardiogram

An important nursing priority in managing hypovolemic shock is to __.

restore volume first.

HYPERCALCEMIA can be caused by __, __, and __.

cancer, hyperparathyroidism, thiazide diuretics

The main risk factors for DVT include and .

immobility, surgery.

To manage hyperkalemia, one treatment option is combined with .

insulin, D50.

In metabolic acidosis, the pH is and HCO₃ is .

< 7.35, < 22 mEq/L.

Causes of hypomagnesemia may include and .

alcoholism, GI loss.

Pulmonary embolism warning signs include and .

sudden shortness of breath, chest pain.

Expected outcomes for nursing diagnoses related to venous insufficiency include __.

skin intact; no new ulcers (2 weeks).

Key clinical manifestations of an aneurysm may include and .

pulsatile mass, hypotension.

In respiratory acidosis, the pH is and PaCO₂ is .

< 7.35, > 45 mm Hg.